Gerrard puts rumours to bed

[Boca]

Stolen from RAWK -

 

Steven Gerrard has dismissed as "fantasy" the wild rumours that he will quit Liverpool after a bust-up with boss Rafa Benitez

And the Anfield captain instead maintains that he remains totally committed to the club.

 

Both manager and skipper are dismayed by the persistent speculation - that was first aired on a national radio show - which claims the player had a furious row in the dressing room at half-time during the defeat by Reading in the FA Cup last week.

 

The rumours claimed that Gerrard had a showdown with Benitez and coach Mauricio Pellegrino, and vowed that he would never play for Liverpool again.

 

But last night, the England midfielder firmly set the record straight. “I've heard about a dozen versions of the same rumour and they're all as daft as each other,"Gerrard explained.

 

"I'd love to know who comes up with this kind of stuff because they must have an unbelievable imagination. Nothing happened, that's an absolute fact.

 

"And if anyone thinks this nonsense unsettles either me or the club then they're mistaken. If anything it's brought everyone even closer together because we've all had a good laugh about it.

 

"In the time since he's been here I've never had a problem with the manager or his staff, and certainly not at half-time in the Reading game when I was actually receiving treatment for the injury I'd picked up during the first half," he added.

 

"The important thing for me now is trying to get myself fit as soon as possible so I can get back to working with the manager and the team to try and improve our situation.

 

"All the stories about me leaving are unfounded. The fans can be assured that I am doing all I can to get back to top form and help Liverpool finish the season on a high."

 

Benitez too, explained that he and his skipper were laughing about the 'stupid' rumours yesterday, with the manager refusing to give them credence.

 

Instead he revealed that he is concentrating on turning Liverpool's season around, and finding a striker in the current transfer window, to cover for the injured Fernando Torres.

 

The Reds boss has made a concerted attempt to bring Kenwyne Jones in on loan but, with his club Sunderland ready to discuss only a permanent transfer, he has gone cold on the striker.

 

Benitez sees Jones as a stop-gap, and is reluctant to spend the £10million Sunderland are asking on a forward who may only be a squad player.

 

Standard Liege striker Milan Jovanonic is a free agent in the summer and could be bought for a nominal fee, and Benitez has made several enquiries about the Serbian.

[Zoob]

It's in the Daily post

 

here

[muleskinner]

But but but he had a scrap and everything and he's off to City with Torres and he handed a transfer request in and he hates everybody

[floyd]

Wonder what the fvckin press, spoken and written, will move onto next? Even the BBC are geting all fvckin tabloid

[psl]

I refuse to believe it. Something happened in that dressing room at half time. No smoke without fire.

[Redkop]

That's one thing Stevie isn't..... and that's shallow!

[Swipe]

Good lad. Yet more lies to unsettle us.

[fred]

plus, I heard it from a guy who heard it from a mate of Jay Spearing

[stressederic]

I bet Pellegrino had him in an armlock when he made that statement.

[Jarg Armani]

It's just the shape of things to come anyway. When the going get's tough, Ste Gerrard gets going.

[D.Boon]

I bet Pellegrino had him in an armlock when he made that statement.

 

He'd have been too worried Stevie might knock his hat and gloves off to get involved.

Edited January 20, 2010 by D.Boon

[matty]

"no smoke without fire" - the default response for the bigmouthed know-nothing.

[Billy Dane]

Well if it wasn't Gerrard having the ruck it must have been Carra. We're a club in crisis Goddammit!

[KD07]

Got my Gerrard 8 jersey soaked in kero.

[AnfieldWestGaffer]

Baggage handlers, that's what I'm waiting to hear from. What did the baggage handlers hear at halftime?

 

Until they speak.....I believe nothing!

 

[Elisha_Scott]

It's just the shape of things to come anyway. When the going get's tough, Ste Gerrard gets going.

You f***ing w*****.

[CaptainXabi]

You f***ing w*****.

I'm pretty sure that comment was praising Gerrard...

 

Or have I just been whooshed?

[domlfc]

It's just the shape of things to come anyway. When the going get's tough, Ste Gerrard gets going.

What sort of thing is that to say, I think Gerrard has proved time and again that when we are in s*** he is generally the ONE we can count on. Think he has done the right thing putting this one to bed also!

[Swipe]

I assumed Jarg was complimenting Stevie??

 

On the fact that he usually steps up and grabs the team by the scruff when we're in the s***?

 

No??

[muleskinner]

What sort of thing is that to say, I think Gerrard has proved time and again that when we are in s*** he is generally the ONE we can count on. Think he has done the right thing putting this one to bed also!

 

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that he isn't being entirely serious.

[domlfc]

I assumed Jarg was complimenting Stevie??

 

On the fact that he usually steps up and grabs the team by the scruff when we're in the s***?

 

No??

Probably could have worded it better!

Edited January 20, 2010 by domlfc

[dl2009]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35YivWEs3zw

[Elisha_Scott]

I assumed Jarg was complimenting Stevie??

 

On the fact that he usually steps up and grabs the team by the scruff when we're in the s***?

 

No??

 

If thats what he meant why start with 'Its just the shape of things to come anyway'?

[Swipe]

I though it was a reference to Stevie saying all he's thinking about is getting fit and helping the team.

 

Maybe I'm completely wrong. Would politely disagree with anyone saying Stevie hides when things get tough.

Edited January 20, 2010 by Swipe

[dorgie]

I read it as a reference to the way the media/rumour mongers treat Liverpool & Gerrard. Any time the team hits a bad patch, they'll be out with the "Gerrard is off" headlines.